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This is a staggering collection of rare books of every type and description, all having been published before the year 1860. Arranged alphabetically by the author or organization responsible for the book. The following are the categories of books represented ...(1) European Manuscripts ...(2) Periodicals, Encyclopedias, Society Publications ...(3) Religion ...(4) Theology ...(5) Bibles and Testaments ...(6) Classics, Greek and Latin ...(7) Bibliography ...(8) Games, Sports and Exercise ...(9) Music ...(10) Political and Economics ...(11) Military Science and History ...(12) Naval Affairs ...(13) Oriental Literature ...(14) African Languages ...(15) American Languages ...(16) Polynesian and A...
This Element examines the trade in rare books and manuscripts between Britain and America during a period known as the 'Golden Age' of collecting. Through analysis of contemporary press reports, personal correspondence, trade publications and sales records, this study contrasts American and British perspectives as rare books passed through the commercial market. The aim is to compare the rhetoric and reality of the book trade in order to assess its impact on emerging cultural institutions, contemporary scholarship and shifting notions of national identity. By analysing how markets emerged, dealers functioned and buyers navigated the market, this Element interrogates accepted narratives about the ways in which major rare book and manuscript collections were formed and how they were valued by contemporaries.
From cuneiform, coins, and codices to prints, drawings, photographs, and maps, departments of rare books and special collections are the premier repositories of significant printed and manuscript works and artefacts. Entrusted with the responsibility of preserving the records of history and culture, these institutions enable access to millions of source materials. Berger, a veteran of rare book and special collections, offers a landmark examination of this field. Showing readers everything they need to know about rare books and special collections, this wide-ranging book covers the following key topics: • The profession’s history and its relevance in the face of an increasingly digital w...
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